Table 3 Reason for investigation outside of guidance framework and findings
Reason for investigation outside of BASH guidance for GPs | Number investigated (%) | Positive findings |
|---|---|---|
Reassurance | 65 (41.7%) | 0 |
Atypical headache | 21 (13.5%) | 0 |
Prolonged or complex aura | 14 (9.0%) | 0 |
Headache on exertion | 7 (4.5%) | 0 |
Orgasmic headache | 1 (0.6%) | 0 |
Unilateral tinnitus | 5 (3.2%) | 0 |
Cough/valsalva induced headache | 6 (3.8%) | 0 |
Thunderclap headache | 4 (2.7%) | 0 |
New daily persistent headache | 10 (6.4%) | 0 |
Other (not stated) | 23 (14.7%) | 6 Multiple emboli, infarct [2], aneurysm, glioma, venous sinus thrombosis |